November 2024
Ingredients
2 Boxes of Jiffy Mix
1 Jar of Cheese Wiz
Instructions
Pour both the Jiffy Mix and the Cheese Wiz into a bowl and mix together
Smooth out the mixture to prevent uneven.
Bake in a conventional oven at 375 degrees until golden brown.
Ingredients
2 lbs beef tripe/tuna/chicken washed and cleaned
Juice of 1 lemon
10 cups water
5 cilantro sprigs
4 garlic cloves crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
½ cup of peanut butter
2 cups milk
3 tbs butter
1 cup diced red onion about ½ red onion
2 cups diced white onion about 1 whole white onion
½ bell pepper diced
1 to mato peeled, seeded and diced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
4 medium sized potatoes peeled and diced into small squares
Salt/Pepper
Instructions
Cover the tripe with juice from half of the lemon, water and salt, let rest for 10 minutes and repeat. Rinse well the last time.
In a large stock pot, cover the tripe with 10 cups of water, cilantro sprigs, garlic, salt, and cumin, bring to a boil, reduce temperature and simmer until tender, about 2 hours, drain and save 2 cups of the broth.
Mix the peanut butter with ½ cup of milk to soften it (so that it mixes in better later).
Dice the tripe into small pieces.
Prepare a refrito with the butter, achiote, cumin, salt, oregano, chopped onion, bell pepper, tomato and garlic, cook until the onions are translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
Blend the refrito, remaining milk and peanut butter sauce to obtain a smooth sauce.
Place the blended sauce, the 2 cups of reserved tripe broth, the diced potatoes and diced tripe in a large stockpot.
Bring to a boil, reduce temperature and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the sauce starts to thicken, about 25 minutes.
Lightly mash some of the potatoes to help thicken the sauce.
Taste and add salt/pepper if needed.
Serve with white rice, onion curtido, tomato slices, avocado slices and a good hot sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb. dried elbow pasta
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 1/2 cups half and half
4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding)
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding)
1/2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika smoked paprika is our favorite!
Instructions
Boil the pasta, drain.
Make the cheese sauce by combining a fat (butter), and starch (flour), then whisking in the milk products.
Cook the sauce until it’s nice and thick.
Add in shredded cheeses, stir well.
Combine cheese sauce with cooked pasta.
Transfer half of the mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle with more shredded cheese.
Top with the rest of the mac and cheese, top with more shredded cheese.
Bake and prepare to thoroughly enjoy!
ADD KIRKLAND BRAND SMOKED BACON CRUMBLE TO IT, IT'S SO GOOD EAT IT!
The month of November is National Novel Writing Month. In celebration, the Newspaper club is hosting a writing competition! All you have to do to enter is write a short story or flash fiction and submit it to this link:
We will assess each entry, but it is limited to one per person. As a prize, the winner will receive a private pizza party with 2 others of their choosing.
Submissions are due by the 2nd of December. Each submission should have a maximum of 600 words. Happy Writing!
Please write appropriately for school. If you have any questions, please direct them to:
jlento2@schools.nyc.gov
The New York City Marathon is an annual event run across all five boroughs. The New York Road Runners are an organization founded in 1958 in the Bronx by approximately 40 people. The first New York City Marathon was run in 1970, and with an entrance fee of $1,127 people signed up, and 55 people finished. 54 years later, with over 55,000 people competing, this year’s marathon is the largest marathon to date. Many runners have set their own personal records at the NYC Marathon, along with a few world records, such as Norwegian Grete Waitz breaking the then world record at 2:32:30 in 1978, only 8 years after the marathon was first started. This year, the first finishers were Sheila Chepkirui (Women’s), at 2:24:35, Abdi Nageeye (Men’s), at 2:07:39, Susannah Scaroni (Women’s Wheelchair), at 1:48:05, and Daniel Romanchuk (Men’s Wheelchair), at 1:36:31. For all runners, from the people wearing one bib or two, the large crowds of spectators bring an unparalleled joy and enthusiasm that pushes them forward to complete the 26.2 miles.
Written By: Lucinda Wilson-Petty
Sources: NY Times, NY Road Runners
On the second of November, the United States celebrates a day known as Deviled Egg Day. A deviled egg is a hard boiled egg with pizzazz. Also known as stuffed eggs, they consist of a scooped hard boiled egg with additions to the yolk. With no set recipe, they are easy to make for a snack or appetizer! To make a deviled egg, simply hard boil as many eggs as you would like, by putting them in boiling water for around 10 to 14 minutes. While your eggs are boiling, prepare your other ingredients, such as mayonnaise and mustard. Spices and seasonings are to taste, but more common ones would be salt, pepper, paprika, and red hot chili flakes. You can combine these ingredients in a bowl and wait for your eggs to be done. Once the eggs are done in the boiling water, put them into an ice bath for 10 to 12 minutes. After that time is up, peel your eggs and cut them in half. This is when the magic happens. Scoop out the egg yolks and add to your mixed ingredients. After, you re-scoop your new mixture into the hard boiled eggs. Tada! You just made yourself a tasty snack!
Written By: Lucinda Wilson-Petty
Source: Trust me bro
On October 15, Gotham Tech hosted a Hispanic Heritage Celebration. It was attended by a large amount the student body. Food was provided by Ms. Flores, Ms. Jolley, and a few parents. Students were given the opportunity to experience Hispanic culture through movies, trivia, and music.
Written By: John Lento
Source: Mr. Goldstein
Day of the Dead, or el Día de los Muertos, occurs on the first and second of November. This day is when the dead are celebrated, characterized with offering food/drinks and other gifts. Cempasúchil, or the marigold is a common sight, being said that their smell and bright colors help lead the dead back to the living. This holiday originated in Mesoamerica, specifically from the Aztecs, where they believed the dead were never truly gone. It also has inspirations from a variety of other civilizations which are all no longer around. Though not everybody may celebrate Day of the Dead, the remembrance of your deceased family members are important and perhaps, it’s time to make their memory a happy one.
Written By: Jason Yan
Sources: azcentral.com, Wikipedia.org, refinery29.com
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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving for those who celebrate and for those who don't, enjoy your days off!